Serving...?

"If your gift is serving others, serve them well."  Romans 12:7a NLT

As Caregivers we ARE serving others - right?  We are trying to help, or even take care of, a family member/loved one.  We are trying to do it "well" even if it doesn't always feel like it.  We are trying to follow where God is leading.  We are, prayerfully, even trying to take care of ourselves.  The idea of taking care of self, of spending time with God - just for us, seems like an excellent idea we just aren't sure we have the "time."

An interesting point to think about is if we are willing to let someone else "serve" us.  Are we willing to let someone help us by giving us respite?  Can someone else do some of the cooking, for instance, so we can take a little time "off"?  Can we actually 'schedule' some time just for us?

O God, thank you for giving us the strength to be able to serve.  Help us to have the wisdom to know when to ask for help - to let someone else serve us.  We pray in the name of your Son, our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.  Amen